League: Herons 4-0 Leverstock Green Willows

Today Herons took on Leverstock Green Willows who were mid table at the start of the day. This was to be Archie's second of the season and his team mates have been running riot in his absence. He started the game upfront alongside James S.

The boys started very well and they just about had the run of the first half. Archie was working hard at putting the pressure on and had a few efforts on goal. Ricc was unlucky not to have opened the scoring after a sweet left footed volley was saved well by the Leverstock goal keeper. After a couple more opportunities JJ was on hand to tuck the ball away from close range after James S played in a low cross. 1-0.

After half time it was obvious that the opposition were tiring and our boys had plenty more stamina and took advantage. John scored the second, taking advantage of a loose ball and volleyed it in. 2-0. Liam was causing havoc with his corners putting them right in the mix. Sure enough we took advantage of the deliveries and Archie headed the ball into the back of the net to make it 3-0. By this time Leverstock were playing to keep the score down but Thomas made it four with a lovely toe poke. 4-0. Archie had a spell on the side lines then returned to play centre mid alongside Ricc and they played very well together impressing the coaches. Both boys can pick a pass out and are confident on the ball, this might be a position that Archie will find himself in a few more times this season.

Altogether a good game with some cracking football being played. Archie gelled well with the team and looked as though he's been playing with them all season.

GOALS: JJ (1), John (1), Archie (1) & Thomas (1)

Next week's opponents are Bovingdon Panthers Red who are currently unbeaten, scoring 38 and conceeding only 3 in the three games that they've played. It will be a difficult one for sure.

League table (upto 16/10)

League: Harpenden Colts Cobras 0-5 Herons

Another game and yet another win. It would seem that the boys have found their game right at the beging of the season. Archie wasn't here for this one again and will face stiff competition if he's to get into next weekends squad!

GOALS: Ricc (4) & James S (1).

League: Herons 14-0 St. Albans City Youth West

Well, the scoreline say's it all.

Unfortunately for Archie he wasn't involved in this game... but I suppose it was fortunate for the opposition who took enough of a beating.

GOALS: Ricc (4), John (3), James S (3), Harry (1), Thomas (1) , Martin (1) & CC (1).

Well done boys.

County Cup 1st round: Knebworth Town 6-0 Herons

Herons were knocked out of the county cup by Knebworth Town. This was a team that we encountered at the Evergreen 6-a-side tournament during the summer who were a very strong outfit with Luton academy players.

ESFA Under 12 Danone Nations Schools' Cup 1st round Thomas Tallis School 1-5 Ravens Wood School

Archie took part in the 2nd half of the game by which point Tallis were losing 0-3. He helped set up a goal to make it 1-3 but then they conceeded twice more.

ESFA Under 12 Danone Nations Schools' Cup 1st round

Thomas Tallis School (Blackheath) vs Ravens Wood School (Bromley)

Today Archie is playing his first game for his secondary schoool Thomas Tallis as they take part in the English Schools FA Danone nations cup round 1. There are 10 rounds to the final and 652 schools taking part so to say it's going to be difficult is an understatement. They have been drawn at home against Ravens Wood School from Bromley, a school in which Archie's best friend Zaki from primary school goes to and will be playing for, which is a nice little incentive for Archie to win.

Unfortunately I won't be able to make it to watch him. This will be the first ever competitive match of Archie's that i'll miss. I will update the blog later once I have spoken to Archie.